Assistant Professor (Animal Science)

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All applicants are required to apply via our website at: jobs.pvamu.edu on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.
The required documents listed on the job posting are required to be attached to the application. No further applicant documents will be accepted once the job posting has closed. References will need to be indicated on the application and a resume may not be substituted. All previously mentioned actions must be taken for full consideration of your application. To be considered, even if you are a current or former employee, or current or former student of PVAMU, all required documents must be attached at the time your online application is submitted.
Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Position Details

Classification Information

FLSA

Exempt

Min Salary or Wage

N/A

Mid Salary or Wage

N/A

Required Education

A doctorate in Animal Science or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Experience

Evidence of teaching experience in the area of general animal science. The successful candidate must also show a documented commitment to scholarly research as evidenced by an ongoing record of peer-reviewed publications.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Determined by the department

Required Certification(s)/Licensure(s)

N/A

Department Information

Department Name

Agriculture, Nutritution & Human Ecology

Department Location

Agriculture and Business Multipurpose Classroom Building Suite 300

Position Information

Posting Title

Assistant Professor (Animal Science)

Tenure-Status

Tenure-Track

Preferred Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science, or closely related field.

Preferred Experience Requirements

Some Evidence of academic teaching at the undergraduate and or graduate level.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Some evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00136JP

Posting Summary

This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Animal Science (ANSC). Develop and maintain up-to-date course syllabi that contribute to effective classroom instruction delivery. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, providing appropriate and effective classroom instruction to undergraduate/graduate courses as assigned; managing classes to maximum efficiency using state-of-the-art technologies and delivery methods; providing academic, organizational advisement to students and also serve as mentor as appropriate; maintaining appropriate office hours for student conferencing, tutoring, advising and general student development; developing and managing an appropriate research plan/program of work commensurate with academic areas of expertise and in-keeping with the research goals of the college as set forth in the strategic plan/and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) goals and plan of work; developing research manuscripts for publication in respective professional journals as well as develop research proposals for external funding; maintaining internal/ external collegial relationships with strategic partners, organizations and alliances. Maintain active participation in professional societies; student recruitment; supporting student retention, promoting enrollment enhancement and management, supporting student development, actively participation in University and departmental activities; serving on various departmental/college/university committees related to program development, student recruitment/retention and academic enhancement.

Posting Type

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

04/18/2017

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants are required to apply via our website at: jobs.pvamu.edu on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

The required documents listed on the job posting are required to be attached to the application. No further applicant documents will be accepted once the job posting has closed. References will need to be indicated on the application and a resume may not be substituted. All previously mentioned actions must be taken for full consideration of your application. To be considered, even if you are a current or former employee, or current or former student of PVAMU, all required documents must be attached at the time your online application is submitted.

Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Special Requirements

Some evidence of academic teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

The appointment date for this position will be for September 1, 2017 or after.

Background Check Required

Yes

Advertising Summary

HERC, Chronicles of Higher Education, LinkedIn

Posting Text Approved by Research Compliance

N/A

Supplemental Questions for Posting

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Do you have a doctorate in Animal Science or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution?

Yes

No

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How much teaching experience do you have at the college level?

None

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

3 + years

*
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Public Job Posting

Internal Job Posting

Agency Referral

Advertisement/Publication

Personal Referral

Website

Other

*
Please indicate the media/advertising location where you heard about this employment opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Resume

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing the application form or in interviewing please notify the Office of Human Resources via phone at
(936) 261-1730 or via email at jobs@pvamu.edu in advance so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Prairie View A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer